Market Pulse
US close: Markets turn red ahead of Fed decision
US stocks closed just below the waterline on Monday as oil prices gained and investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the week.
Oracle warns Amazon of cloud software challenge
Amazon's lead in the cloud computing market is about to come to an end, according to Larry Ellison, executive chairman and chief technology officer of Oracle.
Europe close: Miners prop up stockmarkets
European stocks rose on Monday, boosted by firmer oil prices as investors looked ahead to central bank meetings.
Trump supports profiling in wake of New York bombing
US presidential candidate Donald Trump has said he is in favour of racial profiling with regards to terrorism, after a bomb exploded leaving 29 people injured in New York on Saturday.
London close: Equities close higher as mining shares rally
The FTSE 100 finished higher on Monday with mining shares leading the charge on a weaker dollar and an increase in commodity prices.
Defenx's first half revenue supported by growth in channel partners
Defenx, an AIM-listed mobile security software solutions company, has more than doubled its channel partners since its initial public offering (IPO) in December last year.
Gama Aviation benefits from geographic diversity in first half
Gama Aviaton, an AIM-listed aviation services provider, has been able to offset weak European market conditions by diversifying around the globe.
Oil prices rise after unrest in Libya
Fighting around Libya's key crude oil ports at the weekend led to prices for the commodity creeping higher on Monday.
Union leader warns of General Motors strike if company misses contract deadline
General Motors, one of the US' biggest car manufacturers, could be hit by a strike at two of its Canadian plants if an employee contract deadline is missed on Monday, according to union chief Jerry Dias.
Bezant Resources raises £1.189m from 38.4m shares
Mineral explorer Bezant Resources raised £1. 189m through a share placement and subscription on AIM to fund further development at its platinum and gold mines in the Choco region in Colombia.
Revolymer divests nicotine gum business to Denmark's Alkalon for £900,000
AIM listed chemical company Revolymer agreed on Friday, to divest its nicotine gum business to Danish pharmaceutical Alkalon for £900,000 (kr8. 2m).
US open: Stocks rise as investors eye Fed's interest rate decision
US stocks rose on Monday as oil prices gained and investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the week.
Revenues narrow but earnings improve at SimiGon
Simulation solutions company SimiGon announced its interim results for the six months to 30 June on Monday, with net profit increasing by 5% to $0. 83m and profit before tax improving by 2% to $0. 81m.
NetDimensions narrows loss despite smaller revenue
Performance, knowledge and learning management systems provider NetDimensions announced its half year results to 30 June on Monday, with total revenue of $10. 5m narrowing slightly from the $10. 6m reported in the first half of 2015.
Argos Resources' loss narrows, awaits new Falkland drill schedule
AIM listed oil and gas explorer Argos Resources’ half year losses narrowed due to a delay in a drilling programme over its part-owned licence in the Falkland Island basin.
Director dealings: Polypipe chairman splashes out as shares drip lower
Polypipe chairman Ron Marsh has splashed out £209,138 a month after a the plastic pipe maker's record first-half results failed to inject much sustained momentum in the shares.
7digital pens deal to provide music to senior citizens
B2B digital music and radio services company 7digital announced on Monday that it has signed a contract with grandPad, a provider of technology solutions specifically designed for senior citizens.
Adgorithms battles online ad slump with Albert hopes still high
Adgorithms saw sales slump amid continued subdued conditions in the first half but it cut losses and has moved its senior team to New York as its looks to drive greater acceptance of its 'Albert' online advertising campaign management software.
US homebuilder confidence hits 11-month high in September
Sentiment among US homebuilders in September improved to its highest level since October last year.
FTSE 250 movers: Miners soar while Mitie sinks
The FTSE 250 was just above the line on Monday afternoon, as mining shares rallied on an increase in metal prices.